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Celebrity hairdresser visits Burton and South Derbyshire College

20 February 2012

Celebrity hairdresser and salon owner, Lee Stafford visited Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) for an employers open day. Hair and Beauty students, local salon owners and apprentices welcomed the famed stylist who gave a presentation on the latest hair styling techniques.
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Burton and South Derbyshire College expands international activities

09 February 2012

Burton and South Derbyshire College are developing and expanding its international activities creating learning opportunities for overseas students. The college serves a diverse and multicultural community and this extends internationally.
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Rt. Hon. John Hayes MP visit to Burton & South Derbyshire College

09 February 2012

The Rt Hon John Hayes, Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning was today visiting Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) to hear about the innovative work they are doing to promote apprenticeship growth throughout East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire.
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Success for Construction and Civil Engineering Learners in Group Project Award

06 February 2012

Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) Construction and Civil Engineering learners teamed up in groups for the opportunity to win the in house Group Project Award.
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Pioneering Construction and Sustainability Academy on track for April opening

01 February 2012

Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) have today announced that their new Construction and Sustainability Academy is on track to open in April 2012.
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Ofsted report rates College Nursery as Outstanding

31 January 2012

Local Parents, children and staff at the Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) Nursery are proud to announce achieving the highest grade possible in the Recent Ofsted inspection.
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Burton and South Derbyshire College first institution to launch Career Coach in UK

23 January 2012

Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) are the first college in the UK to launch Career Coach.

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BSDC Construction students start work on Whittington Cricket Club project

13 January 2012

A Lichfield Cricket club is set to be the latest community project to benefit from the skills of hard-working construction students at Burton and South Derbyshire College.

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BSDC offer pre-apprenticeship courses

11 January 2012

Burton and South Derbyshire College are offering 16-18 year olds the chance to start a pre-Apprenticeship course in January culminating in a guaranteed Apprenticeship interview at the end of the course.

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Alumni & Supporters Association launched by College

08 December 2011

Graduates of Burton and South Derbyshire College urged to get in touch & attend launch event on 30th January

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Clothes Show 2011

07 December 2011

Burton and South Derbyshire at the Clothes Show Live. It is the UK's largest fashion and beauty event, it was held at the Birmingham's NEC from 2-7 December 2011.
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BSDC Wins First Place at the St John Ambulance First Aid Awards

02 December 2011

Burton and South Derbyshire College has won the Workplace Award for the Public Sector at the inaugural St John Ambulance First Aid Awards, showing it is leading the way in protecting its staff students and visitors within its sector.
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Electrical Installation Apprentices Receive Awards

24 November 2011

Three apprentice electricians were honoured for their hard work, determination and commitment when they were presented with Apprentice of the Year awards from training organisations JTL Ltd and Burton and South Derbyshire College recently.    More...

Business Students win Midlands Enterprise Competition

24 November 2011

Three business students from Burton and South Derbyshire College are celebrating after beating hundreds of other Midlands students in an enterprise competition at the ‘EntrepreneursLIVE!' event at Star City in Birmingham.   More...

Dance Students to hold Community Showcase

23 November 2011

Performing Arts students at Burton and South Derbyshire College will showcase a wide range of dancing styles at their annual ‘Danceworks' event, to be held at the Town Hall in Burton-on-Trent on the 30th November and the 1st December 2011.   More...

Burton and South Derbyshire College continues awards run

21 November 2011

Burton and South Derbyshire College is celebrating a successful year with a number of award wins for its contribution to the community, safeguarding of students and staff, and their approach to listening to the needs of students and customers.    More...

Staffordshire Grandmother Celebrates 'Student of the Year' Award

17 November 2011

A Uttoxeter grandmother who once struggled with her reading and writing has received a Student of the Year accolade at an awards ceremony held by Burton and South Derbyshire College.   More...

Students inspired by Toyota visit

17 November 2011

A group of students from Burton and South Derbyshire College recently took part in a visit to the Toyota UK plant in Burnaston as part of the Government's ‘See Inside Manufacturing' initiative.   More...

Young Entrepreneur Funds University Study With Online Company

10 November 2011

A former student from Burton and South Derbyshire College has launched his own successful e-commerce website selling IT components for big brand names including Apple, Asus and Samsung.   More...

We Make First Aid Award Shortlist

07 November 2011

Burton and South Derbyshire College and South Derbyshire District Council have both been shortlisted for the coveted Workplace of the Year Award for the public sector at the inaugural St John Ambulance First Aid Awards   More...

Burton and South Derbyshire College recognise World Mental Health Day

03 November 2011

Burton and South Derbyshire College took part in World Mental Health Day, on Monday 10th October 2011, when a number of Mental Health charities and organisations visited the college to promote this issue.   More...

Apple Day 2011!

24 October 2011

Students from Burton and South Derbyshire College joined hundreds of people celebrating ‘Apple Day 2011' at Swadlincote Market on Friday 21 October.   More...

BSDC students in 1-2-3 win at Young Creative Chevrolet Awards

17 October 2011

Three Graphic Design students from Burton and South Derbyshire College have scooped all three top awards at a prestigious Young Creative Chevrolet Awards night in London.   More...

Students Celebrate Achievements At Day Of Celebrations

14 October 2011

Students who have overcome adversity, achieved excellence in their field or shown dedication to their studies, are amongst those who were recognised at a day of celebration events at Burton and South Derbyshire College recently.   More...

HE Progression Event

6 October 2011

Interested in going higher?
Come and visit our Higher Education Progression Event on Monday 17th October 2011, 5pm- 8pm at the HE Lecture   More...

VIPs open Microsoft Academy at Burton and South Derbyshire College

29 September 2011

The Rt Hon Iain Duncan-Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Stuart Pearce MBE, Head Coach for the England Under-21s football team, visited Burton and South Derbyshire College to launch our new Microsoft IT Academy on Thursday 22nd September.   More...

College Welcomes Government Change on Course Fees for those on Benefits

07 September 2011

Burton and South Derbyshire College has announced that local people who are unemployed or in receipt of state benefits, will now be eligible to receive financial help   More...

Freshers' Fayre to Welcome New Students

06 September 2011

Burton and South Derbyshire College's Freshers Fayre will be held on September 7th between 12:00 and 3:30pm   More...

Enrolment Evenings

05 September 2011

Burton and South Derbyshire College are having two Enrolment Evenings on Wednesday 7th September 2011 & Thursday 8th September 2011 from 5pm-8pm.   More...